Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. seeks a Registrar to collect patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services.

The role expedites registration, explains forms, and ensures accurate data entry, contributing to a positive first impression of the hospital. The Registrar reports to the Director of Patient Access and requires ability to work under pressure and in a potentially stressful environment while handling co-pays and deductibles.

Qualifications

• Demographic, billing, and clinical information must be collected accurately.
• Ability to explain forms and educational handouts to patients/families.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain precertification/authorization as needed.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographic, billing, and clinical data in the registration system accurately.
• Distribute and explain forms and education handouts to patients/families.
• Meet with patient or caregiver to exchange information and address questions.
• Coordinate with admitting physician's office and staff to determine placement.
• Verify insurance, obtain precertification/authorization, and collect co-pays/deductibles or refer to financial counselors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. seeks a Registrar to collect patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services.

The role expedites registration, explains forms, and ensures accurate data entry, contributing to a positive first impression of the hospital. The Registrar reports to the Director of Patient Access and requires ability to work under pressure and in a potentially stressful environment while handling co-pays and deductibles.